But Zhou Tiance and the Zhou Family deserved their fate, though Chen Yi directly barging in indeed showed little regard for the Imperial Court and the noble families, let alone respect for him, the Emperor.
"It seems I spoke too soon earlier; Lord Heroic has truly let me down."
"Forgive me, Holy Emperor..."
Before Li Qingzhou could finish, Emperor Wei waved his hand: "After all, Lord Heroic is young and impulsive, I understand."
"I was merely lamenting how, at times, I have become overly cautious, putting interests before matters both present and future."
"Take Zhou Tiance, for example. I know he has done many things behind the scenes, but still, I consider his merits to Great Wei. The Zhou Family has done much for Great Wei, so I've turned a blind eye."
In reality, such actions have chilled the hearts of other meritorious ministers."
Emperor Wei paused for two breaths, then solemnly said, "In this matter, I was wrong!"
His words carried a decisive weight.
